Help With Choosing Printer

How do I choose a 3D printer?

Scroll down a bit in this guide.In general, I recommend open source printers with no proprietary controls.These are some of my favorite(s) and all around excellent printers:LulzbotFlash Forge Creator ProPrintrbotAlso, without mentioning microns, I am not sure what you mean by “high definition” - perhaps you might need a much more expensive printer.

What are some tips for choosing a UV flatbed printer?

The biggest highlight of UV is the diversification of its printing substrate.However, UV inks have poor adhesion to glass, ceramics, metals, acrylics, and certain smooth wood surfaces, and are easy to fall off. So using a flatbed printer coating to help UV ink adhesion is a very important process.However, UV flatbed printer coatings do not appear for a long time, and the quality of the coatings sold on the market is uneven. Inferior coatings not only damage the quality of printed products but also cause damage to the machine. How to choose the right UV flatbed printer coating is the information I want to share with you below. Please pay attention to the following six aspects:1. adhesion: There are many ways to measure adhesion, such as the Baige method. If the quality of the printed product is high, it is also possible to test whether the printed product is immersed in water or the boiled spray surface is peeled off. Adhesion is the key to measuring the quality of a UV flatbed printer. High-quality coatings should pass the 100-gram test and do not fall off after soaking in water or boiling water.2. leveling: leveling is a common performance indicator in paints, which means that the paint is painted or sprayed on the surface of the object, and the brush marks and spray mist appear on the film are automatically flowed into The ability to flatten smooth surfaces. The coating of a UV flatbed printer with poor leveling affects the decorative effect of the printed matter. More importantly, if the brush marks on the surface of the coating do not disappear automatically, the uneven surface of the coating may rub against the UV flatbed printer head, causing significant damage. High-quality coatings should be tightly formulated and quickly leveled after painting or spraying3. Product Safety: This is a question that must be considered. The solvent-based UV flatbed printer coating not only has a large odor, but also poses a safety hazard in the case of improper storage, and transportation is also inconvenient. Because of the high investment in UV flatbed printers, it is best to consider a safer waterborne UV flatbed printer coating when choosing a UV flatbed printer coating. If a solvent-based coating is necessary, it is recommended to store it separately from the UV flatbed printer to prevent potential safety hazards.

What are some mistakes to avoid when choosing a printer to purchase?

I'll tackle this as a bullet point exercise as I'm sure others will build on this but here's some basic gotcha's to consider:Do not treat Marketing hype and performance stats from the manufacturer as relevant to your intended use.Apply huge pinch of salt to the marketing hype from the manufacturer regarding output, speed or capacity. If you must compare, check for ISO references in test results and find out what those mean against your chosen usage patternsIgnore reviews from any paid magazines where that OEM pays for advertising. Are they likely to write unfavourable reviews for products by companies who help them pay the bills?Don't just focus on Ink/Toner expenditure.Find out what aspects of your printer are considered consumable, what their expected lifespan is and their cost.eg: Lasers sometimes have separate drums, fusers, etc... all of which impact on running costs. Don't assume that compatible ink/toner availability equals reasonable quality/functionality using such options.Case in point are the compatible options for the Epson Expression XP-600 or newer models. The new printhead/cartridge design has made it very difficult for CIS systems (Continuous Ink Supply) or sponge based compatible cartridges feed ink in a reliable way. Numerous users are finding themselves wasting considerable ink and money on multiple head cleans and coming a cropper on the "Service required" error (solveable but certainly not ideal).Don't assume New = BetterIncreasingly the build quality of printers has decreased as more and more recycled plastics have been put to use and cost cutting has been applied to the printers themselves. They are increasingly disposable. Older model printers (eg: Canon iP4500 vs' Canon MG7250) have much better longevity albeit without some features (eg: wireless).Avoid emotional or impulse purchases.A good printer purchase rarely comes from gut calls, much better to investigate the options, consumables, features, real-user reviews and base a decision on facts. ... and lastly... Measure your available spaceYou don't want to try putting an A3 printer into a space designed for a hamster cage :)